Jacob Oliva
Arkansas Rewards Thousands of Top Teachers With Up to $10K in Bonuses
More than 4,200 Arkansas teachers will receive the merit bonuses, up from 3,000 educators in the 2023-2024 school year. read more >
ADE Receives $3.6M to Support Educators in Improving Student Learning
This $3.6 million grant aims to support educators to deliver effective instruction to struggling learners. read more >
Arkansas Education Secretary Says State to Review Districts’ AP African American Studies Materials
Jacob Oliva has said since it's a pilot program, the state has not been able to vet the course to determine if it complies with the law prohibiting "critical race theory" from being taught at schools. read more >
4 Promoted at WER Architects (Movers & Shakers)
Benjamin Gregory, Aaron Sanderson, Sam McGuire and Betsy Offutt have all been promoted. read more >
From Trump to Governor: Sanders Prepares to Take on New Role
Her legislative priorities include overhauling the state's education system, cutting income taxes and adopting new public safety measures. read more >
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Sanders to Nominate Florida Leader As Education Secretary
She credited Jacob Oliva's work implementing Gov. Ron DeSantis' "parental rights policies and bold education reforms." read more >